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Indiana University doesn't exactly have a storied history in football. Prior to the 97-01 seasons, Trent Green was our only recognizable face in the NFL.

Then came Antwann Randle El. He was not only one of the most exciting players we had ever seen, he was a breath of fresh air to college football in general. However, due to the fact that he was playing football for Indiana, we never made it to a bowl game because our defense still managed to give up 40 point a game.

Needless to say, when Randle El threw that touchdown pass in the Superbowl this year, Indiana fans felt a rare feeling of--dare I say--football pride.

Now he signed with the Redskins and senior NFL writer Michael Smith has this to say about Randle El:

Randle El made a bit of a tough call Saturday, rejecting a six-year, $18 million (including $8 million to sign) to play for the Bears in his native Illinois.

Besides the bigger contract, what sold Randle El on the Redskins was the prospect of playing under a proven coordinator in Saunders, with a veteran quarterback in Mark Brunell, and the promise of a key role in Washington's retooled offense. Randle El, remember, played quarterback at the University of Illinois, and he longs to handle the ball more than he did in Pittsburgh's run-oriented scheme.

Egads. Indiana University: the Rodney Dangerfield of college football.